Robert F. Kennedy Jr. narrowly confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as President Donald Trump’s health secretary. The Senate on Thursday confirmed him, voting 52 to 48.
Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 vote Thursday. Kennedy's nomination for the role was considered controversial in part because of his past statements on vaccines.
After McConnell opposes RFK Jr., Trump says he has ‘no idea’ if senator had polio
I had no idea he had polio,” Trump said when asked about the 82-year-old Kentucky senator’s decision to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary.
Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.
Reactions pour in as Senate confirms Kennedy for HHS
Reproductive rights advocate slams RFK Jr. appointment,calls Kennedy "an anti-abortion, anti-science conspiracy theorist."
Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmed as GOP lines up behind Trump
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RFK Jr. sworn in as health secretary; Trump administration moves toward firing probationary employees
Follow updates as Donald Trump Cabinet picks Linda McMahon, Robert Kennedy and Kash Patel face Senate proceedings. The president will see Narendra Modi for a bilateral meeting.
Mass. health officials, senators share concerns over RFK Jr.’s health secretary confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed Thursday as President Trump’s health secretary amidst several ethics and disinformation controversies. The post Mass. health officials, senators share concerns over RFK Jr.
Endless phone calls, emails, and political pressure: How intense public reaction shaped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation battle
While many of President Trump's Cabinet picks sparked strong public reactions, the singular appeal — and alarm — generated by ...
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RFK Jr.’s Extremely Improbable Rise to HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now been confirmed ... Just over 15 months ago, RFK Jr. was running for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party, mostly appealing to lefty dissidents ...
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The Doctor Who Let RFK Jr. Through
The two of them had just advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination ... to a passel of health-related conspiracy theories that RFK Jr. has floated in the past, including that Lyme disease ...
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Did RFK Jr get approved? When will the Senate vote on RFK Jr?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to being in charge of the nation's health. By one vote, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Kennedy, who has faced intense scrutiny over his past ...
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RFK Jr spent weekend talking to key senator who could make or break his confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent the weekend speaking with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who could effectively stop his confirmation process for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in its tracks.